Nocturnal Hemodialysis: Why Aren't More People Doing It?

Nocturnal hemodialysis is a form of intensive hemodialysis, which may be done in center or at home. Despite the documented clinical and economic benefits of ncturnal hemodialysis, uptake of this modality has been relatively low. In this review, we aim to address the potential barriers and possible mitigation strategies.

Sleep apnea is not associated with worse outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.

Obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) is one of the most common sleep disorders in kidney transplant recipients, however its long-term consequences have only rarely been investigated. Here, we hypothesized that the presence of OSA would be associated with higher risk of mortality and faster decline of graft function in kidney transplant recipients. In a prospective cohort study 100 prevalent kidney transplant recipients who underwent one-night polysomnography at baseline and were followed for a median 75 months.

The outcome of nephrectomy in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Data regarding the outcomes of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients undergoing nephrectomy are limited. In the 20-year retrospective study reported here, we included patients who underwent nephrectomy and then subsequently started PD within 1 year (group A) and those who underwent nephrectomy while already on PD (group B). We examined mechanical complications including incisional hernia, peritoneal leak, and wound infection or dehiscence.